Methyldibromo glutaronitrile – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Methyldibromo glutaronitrile. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Methyldibromo glutaronitrile (EC: 252-681-0 and CAS: 35691-65-7). Proposed...
Isophorone di-isocyanate – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Isophorone di-isocyanate. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Isophorone di-isocyanate (EC: 223-861-6 and CAS: 4098-71-9). Proposed entry in...
Methyl oct-2-yonate – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposal for Methyl oct-2-yonate has been submitted. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Methyl oct-2-yonate (EC: 203-836-6 and CAS: 111-12-6) has been submitted by...
Eugenol – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The intention of harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for Eugenol has been submitted. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Eugenol (EC: 202-589-1 and CAS: 97-53-0) has been presented by Spain. This ingredient is...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On July 18 and 19, the meeting of the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. First, the following mandates have...
UK – OPSS Consultation
The UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) would like to invite interested parties to submit scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. The UK is in the process of evaluating the safety of different ingredients used in...
Formaldehyde – New Regulation amending Annex V of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission notified the WTO of the modification of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 regarding the use of formaldehyde in cosmetic products. Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) is currently classified as a carcinogen and skin sensitizer. The use of this substance is...
Kojic acid – Corrigendum
On June 10, the SCCS reviewed its final ruling on Kojic Acid. The ingredient in question is used as a skin lightening agent in cosmetic products. The final opinion on this Kojic Acid ingredient was published in March 2022. In this opinion the SCCS ruled that the 1%...
Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene – New Regulation amending Annex VI of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission through the new Regulation 2022/1176, modifies Annex VI of Regulation 1233/2009 on cosmetic products in relation to Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. After the publication of the draft in March 2022, Regulation 2022/1176 is now notified, which...
IFRA – Consultation on safe use program update
The International Fragrance Association has launched a consultation period on the latest update to its safe use programme, the IFRA Standards. The consultation, is the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standards, is open until November 30, 2022. Documents included in the...
2nd SCCS Plenary Meeting
On June 21 and 22, the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the 2022-2026 period took place. The points discussed were the following: New mandates Silver Zinc Zeolite as preservative TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide), genotoxicity Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group Comments...
SVHC – Proposal to identify Melamine
REACH has received a new intent to identify Melamine as a substance of very high concern (SVHC). Melamine appears in the database of the European Commission, CosIng, without classifying. On June 21, Germany presented the intention to identify the ingredient as a...